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Yale University

Yale National Initiative:take a Stab at It: Exploring Character in Julius Caesar

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This curriculum unit guides students in a deep investigation of the characters in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, and in developing an appreciation of Shakespeare's talent for language and his insightful understanding of human...
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Shakespeare Online

Shakespeare Online: Adjectives to Describe the Characters in Julius Caesar

For Students 9th - 10th
Lists of descriptors for Julius Caesar, Brutus, Portia, Cassius, and Antony in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Each adjective is accompanied by references to quotes or examples in the play.
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Shakespeare Online

Shakespeare Online: Julius Caesar: Act Ii, Scene Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of Act II Scene ii of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is presented accompanied by questions for students. Includes explanatory notes and some background information.
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SparkNotes

Spark Notes: Julius Caesar: Character List

For Students 9th - 10th
Descriptions of major and minor characters in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, with links to more in-depth analyses of Brutus, Caesar, and Antony, as well as a short quiz.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "By Grace of Julius Caesar" by Lucy Maud Montgomery

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full text of the short story "By Grace of Julius Caesar" by Lucy M. Montgomery, a Canadian author best known for her Anne of Green Gables books.
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Hudson Shakespeare Company: The Tragedy of Julius Caesar: Commentary

For Students 9th - 10th
An analysis of the characters and themes in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. The author discusses the changes that Shakespeare made to historical events in order to compress them into the play and the literary devices he used to heighten...
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Washington State University

Washington State University: Julius Caesar: Act V

For Students 9th - 10th
Summaries of each scene in Act V of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.
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York County School of Technology: Julius Caesar Act Iv

For Students 9th - 10th
A set of questions for students to analyze Act 4 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Students will recall information and events, interpret characters and their interactions, and extend their understanding of the play.
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Travis Unified School District: Figurative Language Terms in Julius Caesar [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A one-page chart listing figurative language terms used in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, along with definitions and examples.
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Washington State University

Washington State University: Julius Caesar: Act Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Summaries of each scene in Act II of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.
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Other

Julius Caesar: Literary Devices

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides examples of how literary devices are used in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Looks at irony, motifs, themes, symbols, and how language is used.
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Utah Shakespeare Festival: Elementary Discussion Questions: Julius Caesar

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Use these questions as a review, writing exercises, or assessment for elementary school students.
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Emc Corporation: Emc Paradigm: The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Act 2

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses how theater was performed during Shakespeare's life, his use of blank verse, the historical background of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, and gives suggestions for how to read Shakespeare. Includes biography of Shakespeare,...
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Julius Caesar

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Julius Caesar.
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Julius Caesar Facts

For Students 6th - 8th
Did you know Julius Caesar wanted to become a priest before joining the military? This is just one of the pieces of information included in this list of Caesar facts.
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Utah Shakespeare Festival: Julius Caesar: This Was the Noblest Roman of Them All

For Students 10th - 12th
Who was the noblest Roman of them all? Brutus? Antony? This essay compares the traits of several characters in Julius Caesar to answer this question. Do you agree?
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Julius Caesar

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the biography of Julius Caesar from Ancient Rome on this site. Study the first Christain Roman emperor.
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University of Chicago

University of Chicago Press: Caesar: A Life in Western Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a detailed and lengthy excerpt from the book " Caesar A Life in Western Culture" by Maria Wyke. This book celebrates his fame as it relates to the arts.
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Other

Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1: Dramatic Justice [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson unit, young scholars investigate how justice is perceived and addressed in different cultures and times by examining literature from around the world. Texts examined include: The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, A Sport of...
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Folger Shakespeare Library

Folger Shakespeare Library: Close Reading the Conspiracy in Julius Caesar, Act 2

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this lesson plan, students create a prompt book of Act 2, Scene 1. Each group of students will focus on a specific emphasis as they edit the scene.
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Prezi: Julius Caesar Character Traits and Motivations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A slideshow looking at the character traits and motivations of Brutus, Julius Caesar, and Antony in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.RL.9-10.3 Analyzing Characters
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The Newberry Library

Shakespeare's Romans: Politics and Ethics in Julius Caesar and Coriolanus

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative learning excercise using Shakespeare's Roman plays to analyze the impact of Classical Roman history on the people of Renaissance England.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Julius Caesar

For Students 9th - 10th
Julius Caesar, one of Shakespeare's great tragedies is analysed in detail in this fascinating site.
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Other

Julius Caesar Act v Reading Skill Activity

For Students 9th - 10th
In this downloadable worksheet, students are asked to compare and contrast Brutus and Cassius and how they respond in different situations in each of the five acts of The Tragedy of Julius Cesar.

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